Governor Walker is responding to one of the chief concerns his fellow Republicans have about a veto he made to the newly-signed state budget. Walker told WTAQ's Jerry Bader Show why he vetoed a provision that would've provided more money to low-revenue school districts. "Those districts, including some where they failed to pass referendums, could have passed a tax levy increase anyways just by the school board, the governor said. "My sense was, if you're going to go exceed the revenue limits … [Read More...]
Sex offender placement changes vetoed by Walker
Governor Scott Walker announced his list of vetoes for the 2017-19 budget and a motion by Representative Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) having to deal with the placement of sexually violent persons (SVPs) was among them. Rep. Shankland says the provision would have allowed local officials to make the best decision for their communities. "It would require that any sexually violent person, an SVP, if they're approved to be released, to be placed … [Read More...]
Evers opposes bill that would allow guns on school grounds
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers says he opposes a bill that would allow concealed carry permit holders to bring guns on school grounds. A provision in the bill, which makes several changes to the state's concealed carry law, allows permit holders to have a weapon on them if they are within five feet of their car. Backers say it will protect legal gun owners who are just dropping their kid off at school, while Evers argues it's bad policy to allow guns near schools. "The … [Read More...]
Evers talks ‘State of Education’ in Wisconsin
Wisconsin schools face challenges, and state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers on Thursday laid out what he believes the state should be doing to address them. Delivering his annual "State of Education" address at the Capitol, Evers drew heavily on the words of former President Teddy Roosevelt several times by calling on people to demonstrate leadership and confront problems by seeking solutions, instead of offering criticism. "The challenges we face in our schools, our state, … [Read More...]
Appleton Coated mill may close, workers get layoff notice
The Appleton Coated paper mill in Combined Locks could close, and almost all of the workers were notified that they’ll be laid off. About 600 people work there. The company that was running the mill sent a letter to employees Wednesday. The company went into receivership, and the letter says operations will be winding down because of the results of an auction. An Outagamie County judge will decide Friday whether to finalize the sale to a company named Industrial Assets. The mill has … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Walker addresses budget criticisms
Governor Walker is responding to one of the chief concerns his fellow Republicans have about a veto he made to the newly-signed state budget. Walker told WTAQ’s Jerry Bader Show why he vetoed a provision that would’ve provided more money to low-revenue school districts. “Those districts, including some where they failed to pass referendums, could have […]
Crime & Courts
Sex offender placement changes vetoed by Walker
Governor Scott Walker announced his list of vetoes for the 2017-19 budget and a motion by Representative Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) having to deal with the placement of sexually violent persons (SVPs) was among them. Rep. Shankland says the provision would have allowed local officials to make the best […]
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Titletown Report
Matthews shoots for Packers franchise sack record (AUDIO)
When Clay Matthews takes the field against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, he’ll have his sights set on becoming the Green Bay Packers all-time franchise sack leader. Matthews has 74 sacks in his career, which started back in 2009. Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (74.5 sacks) is the all-time franchise leader, leaving Matthews a half sack shy of […]
Sports
Matthews shoots for Packers franchise sack record (AUDIO)
When Clay Matthews takes the field against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, he’ll have his sights set on becoming the Green Bay Packers all-time franchise sack leader. Matthews has 74 sacks in his career, which started back in 2009. Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (74.5 sacks) is the all-time franchise leader, leaving Matthews a half sack shy of […]
